THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Stranger In This Town» by Richie Sambora
Few bands in the melodic hard rock genre saw more success towards the end of the 1980s than Bon Jovi. After they broke through with […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Rose Red Sunset» by WKW
WKW is a collaboration between three musicians, the project name made up of the last name initials of Bruce Watson, Thomas Kercheval, and Jamie Watson. […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)» by Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks were always a different kind of punk band. Founder Pete Shelley (lead vocals/guitars) loved the energy and directness of punk, but he never embraced […]
When John Bonham became an art critic
In their early years, Led Zeppelin had a close relationship with Denmark and frequently stopped by. Denmark was actually where Jimmy Page (guitars), Robert Plant […]
CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «The Division Bell» by Pink Floyd
The Division Bell is the fourteenth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Or, if you will, the second one by the […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Kissin’ Time» by Bobby Rydell (1959) and KISS (1974)
Kissin’ Time is a song by the American rock and roll singer Bobby Rydell, released as a single in 1959 on Cameo-Parkway Records. The track […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «We’re Not Gonna Take It» by Twisted Sister
The song is instantly recognisable. The drum rolls that opens it are unmistakable, and you don’t even need the vocals to come in singing the […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Just Can’t Get Enough» by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode might be the biggest synth-pop band in the world, even though it would be fair to say that over time they have inched […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Metal Gods» by Judas Priest
In 1980, Judas Priest released the British Steel album. It is one of the classic Judas Priest releases, with the band redefining themselves as a […]
Artist spotlight: Star Crystal
How many rock bands can you name from Ukraine? After reading this article, you should be able to name at least one. Star Crystal was […]
SKIDS – «Songs From A Haunted Ballroom» (2021)
Releasing covers albums has become quite trendy, but more than that, it’s really a symptom of the times we live in. With a global pandemic […]
KEN HENSLEY – «My Book of Answers» (2021)
Ken Hensley is one of my biggest musical heroes. My Book of Answers is his final recorded work. He died on 4 November 2020 after […]
Strawbs – «Settlement» (2021)
Strawbs is an English institution. Ever since the band’s humble beginnings as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, David Cousins has been there, guiding the […]
ALICE COOPER – «Detroit Stories» (2021)
Detroit Stories is the 21st solo album by Alice Cooper (28th including releases by the Alice Cooper band). One of the true veterans and trailblazers […]
ACCEPT – «Too Mean To Die» (2021)
Accept are still going strong on their third reunion, which has lasted since 2009 with former T.T. Quick-frontman Mark Tornillo as the lead vocalist. Too […]